Firefish

[Techie_]

I have a 55G tank with 2 Yellow Tangs, 5 O. Clowns, and 1 Royal Gramma. Would it be possible for me to safely keep two firefish in my tank?

And if not, what others would you suggest?

 

[Duke4Life]

I have a 55G tank with 2 Yellow Tangs, 5 O. Clowns, and 1 Royal Gramma. Would it be possible for me to safely keep two firefish in my tank?

And if not, what others would you suggest?

A bonded pair yes, but I wouldn't just buy 2 from a store. If not a true pair you'll eventually end up with 1. Any of the darts do well with firefish.

 

[Techie_]

A bonded pair yes, but I wouldn't just buy 2 from a store. If not a true pair you'll eventually end up with 1. Any of the darts do well with firefish.

Do they do well all by them selves or do they prefer a partner, I often see tanks with only two.

 

[Duke4Life]

Fairly new 2 saltwater? 2 Tangs and 5 clowns imo is just asking for trouble at some point in a 55. I'd remove 1 tang and 3 clowns before adding anything else.

 

[Techie_]

Fairly new 2 saltwater? 2 Tangs and 5 clowns imo is just asking for trouble at some point in a 55. I'd remove 1 tang and 3 clowns before adding anything else.

Everything is going well. Tangs no longer fight like they used to. All the clowns get along as well.

 

[Duke4Life]

Do they do well all by them selves or do they prefer a partner, I often see tanks with only two.

They are fine alone, in fact most fish are and do better than with another of same type.

 

[Duke4Life]

Everything is going well. Tangs no longer fight like they used to. All the clowns get along as well.

I'm thinking long term, in the short they may but as the tangs grow and clowns start 2 lay eggs is where your issues will arise. I always tell people you may not like everything said but it's up 2 you in what you choose 2 use, if any.

 

[Techie_]

I'm thinking long term, in the short they may but as the tangs grow and clowns start 2 lay eggs is where your issues will arise.

I'm planning an upgrade soon as well. I'll deal with the problems as they come, that's what I like about the hobby. When I bought the tangs I knew I'd have to remove them as some point. As for the clowns.. we'll see what to do about that. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it!

 

[Duke4Life]

I'm planning an upgrade soon as well. I'll deal with the problems as they come, that's what I like about the hobby. When I bought the tangs I knew I'd have to remove them as some point. As for the clowns.. we'll see what to do about that. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it!

No problem, hope I was some help. Btw I have a red and purple firefish together in a 125g;)

 

[Duke4Life]

Thought about flasher wrasses?

 

[Techie_]

Thought about flasher wrasses?

Yes I have! My uncle purchased a McCosker's Flasher but his brittle star ate it. Beautiful fish! Are they hard to keep or require unique water parameters?

 

[Duke4Life]

Yes I have! My uncle purchased a McCosker's Flasher but his brittle star ate it. Beautiful fish! Are they hard to keep or require unique water parameters?

Not at all. I have a carpenter's, with a small mccosker in quarantine. They are colorful, active, and the flashing is stunning. When you go bigger, checkout fairies.

 

[Techie_]

Not at all. I have a carpenter's, with a small mccosker in quarantine. They are colorful, active, and the flashing is stunning. When you go bigger, checkout fairies.

Will do! Thanks for everything!

 

[jsker]

I have
1 sailfin tang
1 hippo tang
1 8 line wrasse
1 maroon clown
1 matter filefish

Matt (filefish) tens to be a loner. He is a real cool fish to watch and I have no aptaisa

 

[Duke4Life]

I have
1 sailfin tang
1 hippo tang
1 8 line wrasse
1 maroon clown
1 matter filefish

Matt (filefish) tens to be a loner. He is a real cool fish to watch and I have no aptaisa

I miss my filefish, most personality :( diffently will get another.

 

[jsker]

I miss my filefish, most personality :( diffently will get another.

The guy always comes to the front of the tank when I come into the room. Or that could be because he is hungry, he has a stomach like a clock:)